Agricultural Area Manager, Grand Rapids, MI

Do you have at least five years' experience in agriculture with a demonstrated track record in sales and marketing or product management? Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Ag or a Business related field? Do you possess a high level of leadership ability including building strong relationships with cross-functional teams? If you said yes to all of these questions, AND, you have exceptional interpersonal communication skills, we want to hear from YOU!

For nearly a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us!

General Purpose and Scope of Position :

The Area Manager is responsible for managing Agribusiness operations in Great Lakes Area (MI & OH) including but not limited to retail strategy development and implementation, management of Wilbur-Ellis locations, personnel development, operational oversight and financial results. As part of the Geography Management Team, the Area Manager provides leadership and direction to branch and territory management in the day-to-day operations and implementation of the Geography strategic plan.

Key Skills and Abilities Include :

• Proficient in all Microsoft office applications
• Minimum of five years' experience in the agriculture business with demonstrated track record in sales and marketing or product management
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Agriculture or Business related field preferred
• Ability to travel by air or auto
• Must be able to drive safely for long distances
• Acceptable DMV report required

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Compensation and Benefits

COMPANY CULTURE

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed and specialty chemicals and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over ninety-three years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and a dedication to quality work, our customers and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry's best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

Wilbur Ellis Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer